Digestive health: Successful prep for colonoscopy

[@rajat777100]

Thanks for this video it helped me a lot for the preparation. As mentioned in this video and believe me guys, the toughest part is preparation. For me, a day before the colonoscopy, I took off from work and did following; 1. I only took clear fluids e.g. water, Ginger Ale, Tang (flavoured drink), that's it. No solid foods, no fruits, no milk, or milk products as advised. Best is having lots of water, may be you can add little salt and water if feel really exhausted. Remember you are all doing it to have your clear results. Taking lot of these sugar items will have your sugar level increased as well, so be mindful especially if you are diabetic. Last glass of water I took was around 9pm and that's it nothing after that. (i had my last meal 9pm (dinner) that is 2 days before the preparation, e.g. Sunday dinner, if my procedure was scheduled on tuesday). 2. Took my 2 prescribed tablets @ 8am and then last @ 8pm. They had also given me 2 Picoprep(sachets) to be mix with 150ml water and have it at 2pm and 5pm. Picoprep is the one which does all the stomach clearance. I had to go at least 10 times and that is the toughest part for you running to the toilet again and again. But as many have mentioned in comments section, it's very important to get the clear results. On the day of procedure(Colonoscopy) 1. In morning I again went to toilet, as still felt disturbance but nothing now. 2. When I reached hospital for 10am appointment , They first checked my covid negative results(which I had to do 2 days before the colonoscopy as per the local process nowadays) and asked me to change the dress and lay on the bed, checked my health history briefed me about the procedure what they will do. Insert a small plastic tube (for injecting sedation)on back of my right hand palm. 3. After that just gave sedation, and immediately I fall asleep. I woke up 35 mins later. But my wife who was waiting outside, told me that it took only 10mins for whole procedure. Post results 1. By grace of God my results were clear and no complications, no sign of any UC or anything. Doctor just told me that as suspected it seems IBS and prescribed few medicine. For those who are scared from procudure(colonoscopy) I just want to tell you, its 100% safe. No need to worry. Just the preparation has little difficulty, but it's just as same as a normal diarrhoea, only exception that you must not take any solid food, milk, or pulp juice a day before.Do not worry, please dont stop your self from visiting doctor just because you are scared of colonoscopy. It's very important to follow doctors advice and have peaceful mind with any doubts of your complication. For me, atleast I'm assured that little pain I was having for last 6 months in my left lower abdomen was nothing serious to colon but Spastic Colon. I wish you all the best and God bless.

[@brigidbac1438]

After avoiding this test for many years, my colonoscopy will happen tomorrow. I am supposed to start the prep liquid at 6pm....hope I will be done within 3 hours. I will be sick if I dont sleep....Thanks for your comments.

[@joezb5134]

@@brigidbac1438 how did your colonoscopy go

[@samvohra6992]

Thanks for the information 🙏

[@lyndajulia3901]

After avoiding it for a few months, I am having mine next Tuesday . Very scared , but your comments helped me understand that I am doing the right thing

[@RajatSharma-gv9tg]

@@lyndajulia3901 indeed..health is paramount, there is no point to remain in doubt or delay it further, you are doing right thing! Wishing you best of health🙏

[@1Wendy_Woo]

My first colonoscopy is tomorrow at 10 am. 😊👍 Everyone is trying to scare me about the prep. I have already set up camp in my bathroom. Plenty of aloe wipes. 😉 Hoping to leave work early to be more comfortable at home for the liquid prep. Wish me luck!

[@jessicah3450]

Good luck! It'll be a breeze!

[@paulcarpenter7844]

Me too how did you do

[@sandragirard8054]

Straight forward, informative and to the point. A great review for me, as I had a colonoscopy a few years ago. Please everybody, follow this to the letter because you do not want to go through it again, unnecessarily. Temporary discomfort to avoid colon cancer, soooo worth it. I knew a lady who did not want to do this, and she is no longer with us. Colonoscopies save lives- so do it right.

[@sandragirard8054]

P.S. Having another colonoscopy on November 29 th. The prep is miserable, but a small price to pay for peace of mind.

[@mikenixon2401]

I have been trying to get prep details. You explination is the most direct and easy to follow. Thank you for your work.

[@iffatsiddiqua8674]

My prep for colonoscopy was so easy as per my doctors instructions one day before my procedure by 12pm I added one bottle of unflavored miralax to 64 oz of lime cucumber Gatorade and had it. Left 2 glasses of the remaining mixture for the nighttime to have by 3:30am the taste was good. Can't believe!

[@1Wendy_Woo]

That's the ONLY Gatorade I drink. I love it! *just mixed my Miralax for my prep later today...it's my first colonoscopy. I hope to leave work early so I can be comfortable around my own toilet 😊

[@maxineglenn2843]

Did you have to drink it all within a 2 hours time frame?

[@maxineglenn2843]

​@@1Wendy_Woodid the MiraLax prep work for you too? I do have the doc prep solution but I would like to try this instead, since its easier and taste better than the prescribed prep.

[@hirendrapatel480]

Of all the different videoes i saw for this procedure, your explanation and information was the best and to the point that i could understand , thank you for posting this video. it may be a good idea to include what a diabetic person should do as their needs are so different.

[@KarlBrouillette]

Thank you this was an excellent presentation about the preparation. It was a great compliment to what my hospital had given me.

[@malaurie24]

Fantastic video! Very thorough in helping us prepare for my grandma‘s procedure.

[@arco-irismj8954]

🤝Thank you, for your Excellent Explanation, I'm not nervous anymore, having one tomorrow for the first time, praying🙏 that everything's come ok.

[@staceybarbee6903]

This is better information than my doctor gave me and the label on the jug of prep gave me. I hope they still will do my colonoscopy when I get there.

[@mikehunsucker1606]

Fast forward to 14:42. Take a screen shot of the review. Great info. Thank you!

[@jessa1486]

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[@Krbydav328]

@@jessa1486 are the crystal gems

[@TK.000]

Thank you

[@TK.000]

I can't do the IV in the hand, I'll pass out. They have to put it in my arm.

[@sharmaineetoroma5548]

Ma’am your instructions are so very clear and precise a tiny kid will get this. You can teach me anytime. They found spots on my lungs I’m waiting for my biopsy. I don’t drink don’t smoke. I am a breast cancer survivor. Any tips on healthy eating before this 🙏🏿🙇🏿‍♀️

[@georgejordan5611]

Thank you for the very thorough explanation!

[@KevinP32270]

black coffee is a clear liquid....WOW. i was not expecting that.

[@bailong3743]

Thank you explain sooo clearly and sure take the nervous feeling out me.

[@btipton6899]

Great video! I'm 51 and having my first tomorrow.

[@gwendolyncampbell7932]

btipton6899 how did it go ? I hope all is well

[@btipton6899]

@@gwendolyncampbell7932 the procedure was a breeze. The prep was the hardest part (which I never would have guessed).

[@gwendolyncampbell7932]

btipton6899 oh I’m glad. I’m going to get one soon. I have all the prep stuff. Thanks for answering I feel less scared.

[@btipton6899]

@@gwendolyncampbell7932 it will go well!

[@elianekolmar7342]

@@gwendolyncampbell7932 how was yours?

[@mariabrett6712]

Thank you I found this very helpful mine is being done under GA thanks again

[@davidgabrie1302]

I had my Colonoscopy and woke up during the procedure, all I can recall saying was that, "it hurt!", and the doctor said to the nurse, "More Gas". I then woke up in the recovery area. This was 11 years ago, and I am due again next month. I'm going to tell them that I don't want to wake up during the procedure.

[@mikepublic111]

I also woke up during my colonoscopy, but I didn't hurt. I could see the monitor and got a glimpse of the inside of my colon, then I went back to sleep. I remember thinking later that I'm sure glad the sedative they gave me isn't available OTC.

[@wilygramma9921]

Same thing happened to me. It hurt. Going again this week. Not looking forward to it.

[@fousies]

I was awake but in twilight the entire time and felt nothing. I have my next one tommorrow. Eeek!

[@KevinP32270]

@@mikepublic111 HAAAA

[@capcanlimekan1218]

Can I ask you .can my husband stay with me before I go sleep and also when I go recover room can he stay with me ?? Or I have to ask the nurse ?? Could you please let me know because I will have tomorrow and this will be first one. And I am so anxious 😟

[@plantdaddymode1399]

I’m scared of this procedure 😭

[@kyleshuman6817]

Me too I have to get one soon 😭

[@missg.5940]

If you are being sedated and you should be, believe me, it is entirely painless. It is often called conscious sedation because you aren’t completely out . I was awake enough to watch mine on the screen but felt nothing. You aren’t sore afterwards. You may have some pretty spectacular farts though. The prep is the worst part of it. Don’t plan on being too far from your bathroom. Follow it carefully though. I have had four and no sweat!

[@LadyWriter1968]

Thanks for the information, I am going to have this done next year, not looking forward to the diet part though before hand. My friend had it done and said you are going toilet all the time. Lets hope travelling to and from the hospital we dont get caught short on the way. Especially when these days there are limited toilets when travelling as well. Not so great in the London traffic either going to from hospitals or on underground.

[@rachel.parker6396]

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[@revonalpitch7599]

5 years late but lol on getting caught along the way

[@vanessarosenthal8476]

12 hours before your procedure have a meal . After that only liquids clear ones is a must . Night before your procedure drink all that gallon of salty water . I used chicken broth for flavor just enough on top of my tongue so I could continue drinking the solution. First dose I drank 3 liter of this liquid from 9:30 pm till midnight. Nothing happens. Then , between midnight and 3 am got cramping, blotted, those were the signs. It must looks clear , continue drinking the liquid my next dose 3:30 am and last 5:30 am it works . Everything looks clear and ready to get this procedure done and over with . Is not too bad is you discipline yourself. Do not eat anything just drink clear fluids , you'll be fine. Is only per one day . Your colon will thank you . 😊

[@Dominicano809]

Did you have a successful colonoscopy? I've found conflicting information over what foods are allowed the day before. This video says "NO FOOD" only clear liquids, and in another, I've found that foods like rice and fish are ok, only the day before. The day OF, clear liquids of course. My concern is that my procedure isn't until 3pm, so if I followed this advise, I would technically not be able to eat any solid food for almost 2 days.

[@KaylaWood]

@@Dominicano809my instructions say I can’t eat for 2 days before my procedure or the day of and mines not till 2 pm so im going almost 3 days without eating 😭😭

[@Kurrupt4Lyfe]

Sounds like fun. Let's get this party started!

[@KevinP32270]

HAAAA

[@joycethompson8625]

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[@texicanamerican9346]

😂😂😂😂

[@noufissasalam8536]

Thank you 🙏 wish me luck I am doing it tomorrow

[@robertahosey9765]

How did it go?

[@noufissasalam8536]

@@robertahosey9765 good

[@robertahosey9765]

@@noufissasalam8536 that’s great. I have mine on this coming Thursday.

[@noufissasalam8536]

@@robertahosey9765 good luck

[@me9860]

Best nap i ever took! Nothing to fear. 😀

[@lizmariechinea3507]

I had an endoscopy and might have a clonoscopy soon. When i woke up from the endoscopy i asked the nurse for more of the sleepy juice, it was the best sleep ive had in months!!

[@erintown4649]

I am 14 and have chrons disease and had my first colonoscopy almost a year ago and having my 2nd one in about 2 weeks and am a little nervous

[@yuejinsu1209]

thank you so much for the information.

[@antonettstewart7877]

I sure wish I would have read this days ago I am at the night before it gets done. I had to drink double the stuff cause the last time I did it didnt work and I had to did it again. The lemonade would have been so much better. I know i will need it again in a few years and I wont forget to do it that way. I feel better now knowing it will be better next time thank you truly

[@natashabetts7509]

Thank you for this video it is right on time .I was feeling like I might mess up on the prep .It is so exact. about not eat this or that and the reasons why. I will be doing this in Sept. and was feeling a little paranoid .

[@lauramoon808]

My 3rd colonoscopy is coming up soon and a couple notes for first timers that may have already been mentioned in the comments (havent scrolled through all of them) -if you are having weird bowel movements/blood/symptoms, do not wait to see a doctor, no matter your age. I had my first colonoscopy at 27 and they found polyps. If i had waited longer they may have turned cancerous. They found more polyps my 2nd appt. I get the procedure every 3 years now for preventative care. -if you have insurance and can afford it, ask them to prescribe the prep that is in the smaller bottles. The gallon prep was ROUGH for me the first time. For my 2nd and 3rd time, after insurance it cost me $62, without insurance it wouldve cost about $120. It is 100% worth it if you can afford it. -combo an endoscopy at the same time if you have a family history of stomach cancer like i do or stomach issues, best to get them both done at the same time. It will require anesthesia but if youre already there, might as well knock em both out at once. -you’re doing a great thing, although not fun, to take care of yourself getting this procedure ❤

[@gracehall9199]

What an amazing clear instructions. Thank you so much for making this video. ❤

[@jules-qu6xg]

Thank you for a most excellent and informative video. You have a very nice voice for this.

[@bettyjeancarlin9376]

Incredible information! Now, I know what 2 expect. Thank you.

[@duncan-rv7pm]

thanks for a helpful and informative video

[@Mmdmade]

Unfortunately the Go Lighly made me pass out at 2:30am. I couldn’t do the procedure. Doctor found it unusual. So we are doing sigmoidoscopy based on symptoms. I think that will be fine.

[@MrSlugny]

I wasn't prepared for those pics

[@claudiaabadia9300]

😉 no one is prepared for that, I am grateful for them, saved my life twice in 10 years, spometime pictures can speak a 1,000 words even when they are gruesome.

[@deedeemac]

Excellent instructions! Thank you!

[@yanelytorres972]

Thank you so much. Excellent presentation!!.

[@noellagunas1242]

Very informative 👍

[@Galliano3625]

Excelente discurso ! Comida para mi mente .

[@aqueenaija]

Thank u..this video was most helpful

[@sandrapreciado5347]

Thanks your information helps me a lot for my colonoscopy👏🏻👏🏻

[@zoyarafi545]

very very nice info..

[@_dakota_298]

I'm going to have this done this coming Friday 8/2/19 Fun times !

[@raygerami2073]

Nature Owl mine is tomorrow

[@brownsuga6654]

How did your procedure go? I am having it done Tuesday 8/6/19. It is my first colonoscopy and I would like more information from regular people.

[@raygerami2073]

BrownSuga66 it was easy...hardest part was prep of not eating...

[@gmnomi]

@@raygerami2073 does it have any impact on your weight? Does it make you feel low/weak?

[@raygerami2073]

gmnomi not at all no weakness or tiredness....just like anything if someone tells you can’t eat all you want to do is eat😀

[@Connie1Fan]

This was good! By coincidence I was hospitalized with a bad case of shingles and there everything started, long story. Done colonoscopy several times now, colon cancer stage 3, bad melanoma mole on my left wrist, they removed a plum size hole, gallbladder removed, I've never smoked or been constipated, go figure! I've been in remission for the last 4 years. Doing my followup in a week, no symptoms, doing my homework, colonoscopy in one week. Get checked ✔

[@tonymoran9794]

Another Dr. said, "No to the cold drinking" b/c it will lower your core too much. Maybe that's the cause of discomfort and chills?

[@AmericanTamilVibes]

Thank you. Excellent video

[@ahmedabdullah8909]

Thank you.

[@saigenrose1032]

Ugh... dreading this

[@shawn1869]

How did it go?

[@jefolson6989]

Mine is day after tomorrow. I dread the prep. This video did nothing to ease my dread, but I at least understand (i think)

[@beautiful20106]

Very informative. Thank you 😊

[@Sparklejoanie]

Good information Thank you!

[@HubertofLiege]

Remember the good old days without anesthesia?

[@chrisjones-tp6cl]

Hi there everyone just going to let everyone know out their family friends etc if anyone goes to the bathroom and starts to have bleeding when using the loo or sore tummy longer then 2 weeks don't hold back go to doctors and say you want a colonoscopy happened to me here in New Zealand I got pushed off the waiting list two times and after 2 years I had my colonoscope 9 weeks ago I had mine unsedated never again unsedated it was, so painfully they found 20 small polyps on my colon I was wondering why I bleed when going to the loo most people doctors think its haemorrhoids but can be polyps bleeding lucky I pushed the hospitals all I would have most likely been gone in 5 years from cancer 20 to 30 min colonoscope is life all dead it's a walk in the park having a colonoscopy others have had way bigger surgeries nothing to freak about its may save your life

[@bruiserbrandal]

Yikes! I have one scheduled for October 12th. These instructions are completely different than what the paperwork I got says?

[@pedrotinaco1]

I think the last 2 times I had my colonoscopy, I didn't remember anything that happened the rest of the day, except sleeping on the couch for 7 hours

[@reemarao7845]

Thank you...it was very helpful

[@thatmexicanchica4483]

Great video! Thank you. Having a colonoscopy tomorrow. Let’s start the fun games!!!😂💩

[@RagazzaFit25]

Rosary ABCD EFG how was it?

[@thatmexicanchica4483]

All good. The hardest part is preparing for the procedure ( drinking the laxatives, not eating solids). The procedure was easy.

[@delisharalls9944]

I dread this. Ugh. My anxiety is through the roof.

[@jasoncano527]

Delisha Ralls for real, I got one the 16th!!

[@delisharalls9944]

@@jasoncano527 I'm not ready.

[@elizabethharalson7903]

I've stopped eating meals and can't stop crying. Ativan by day wine by night.

[@sonjastumpf]

Me too. Mine is on Tuesday 😮

[@pslay9324]

Can't believe I got no instructions from anyone at the office only a hand out

[@cassiusle]

Why do people say “8 Oz glass”instead of just saying “cup”? And shouldn’t a 300lb man drink more water than a 90lb female?

[@JolliAllGenGamer]

Now it’s 45 or older

[@MrSlugny]

Thank you

[@catherinemgraham4886]

I didn't get a bottle like my sister did. I found it hard to try to drink it all. I struggled with 2 liters let alone 4.

[@kikillov3]

Very informative

[@carmenpaez8955]

Very helpful 👍🏻

[@bradking2615]

Great share thank you

[@Dominicano809]

I've found conflicting information over what foods are allowed the day before. This video says "NO FOOD" only clear liquids, and in another, I've found that foods like rice and fish are OK, only the day before. The day OF, clear liquids of course is a must. My concern is that my procedure isn't until 3pm, so if I followed this advice, I would technically not be able to eat any solid food for almost 2 days.

[@harlemsteve]

This is the same as taking the CDL test .I had The test 5 years ago

[@candacecassidy6633]

My mother had a colon cancer one time and survived it. She took chemo to prevent it from coming back. After my dad died she had it again it went towards her liver. But it killed her

[@Ynnahmoe]

Sending ❤

[@leonah2491]

Sorry for your loss. I’m a 2x cancer survivor and will have my colonoscopy on Wednesday.🙏🏼 may I know how long it took the cancer to come back after her 1st colon cancer? Mine was 8 yrs apart

[@carriebryan1211]

Drink it? I can't smell it without vomiting. My first prep involved pills, had no taste, and worked perfectly. Why this technique is no longer used baffles me. I can only assume sadism.

[@janc8199]

I had it too..I heard it was bad for you, and it was stopped. Maybe more money to be made on the prep.

[@purplesuninthesky]

what happens if you eat the day before? if my surgery is the next day at 10 am but last time you ate is4 pm

[@goldengirl54]

No issues, just routine after age 50.

[@gloriasilence]

Thank you... Useful...:)

[@yellowsand1964]

thanks you was not painfull and helps

[@antonellalavoile]

Omg I'm getting this done tomorw

[@deseraeward9618]

How did it go, mine is in 2 days

[@robertahosey9765]

How did it go? I have mine on 3/18

[@antonellalavoile]

@@robertahosey9765 sorry just seeing this it went well I’ll share a video

[@antonellalavoile]

@@deseraeward9618 sorry just seeing this but it went well was a lil 😱 scared. Hope all is well with u

[@robertahosey9765]

@@antonellalavoile thank you. Mine went well also. I felt so relaxed afterwards. The specialist did find one small polyp that he removed. It was benign 💜🙌🏾

[@jacknjill3000]

What do you do with the Bisacosdyl 5 mg delayed release? It does say it does say take the 2 tablets at 4 pm. on the day before procedure, but making sure. Oh and the other thing they gave me was gas relief 80mg chewable and it says take by mouth per gastroenterology dept. colonoscopy instructions. So with that one do I just bring and take when they tell you to take during the procedure? Hmm?

[@harshanisamarawickrama2209]

I Have a Question. How Mush is Water 💦 Litres Mixed With Those Pack etc

[@mikeautostudent5562]

Can you have dairy products before colonoscopy, I know it is not on day before colonoscopy . Thanks for your nice video very helpful.

[@samsacres225]

Thank you well done

[@josephconner4756]

I'm about to have my first Colonoscopy surgery any advice

[@sophiabarbosa3522]

What causes

[@cathieharris1127]

I drank small cup of coffee on second day of two day prep, what will happen on next day late afternoon?

[@BeccaL2016]

Thanks! Going to have one 2 weeks later. But i heard a horrible story that my sister husband friend wife got it in the same hospital I am going to do it, hers was horrible experience because they made mistake, made a hole in her colon and she had to have several surgeries, now her colon is totally damaged!! But my coworker referred me a doctor from the same hospital I don’t know if I should go for this hospital??

[@MrMorepower]

In England we only have bowel prep 3 days before and are allowed blackcurrant juice

[@mikepublic111]

Anybody have recommendations for what to eat for a first meal after a colonoscopy? I was thinking of just eating soup and salad for a day, maybe oatmeal for breakfast next morning.

[@alfredoramos1978]

Mike Public Kambucha

[@lindak990]

If you are not nauseated, you may eat anything you like.

[@elizabethharalson7903]

Crackers and enough wine to stop the nightmare.

[@annkleinman2711]

good information

[@debrabridenstine6596]

Ann Kleinman yes

[@courtneyesparon8146]

Are u put to sleep or awake for it coz I have to have one done

[@catalinamaria1768]

7 days…???

[@harshanisamarawickrama2209]

Thanks so much. Nice 😍 ❤️

[@msducks3397]

and just what do you do if you have no responsible adult to take you home? Tough cookies I guess.

[@roejieks]

Uber

[@AgentOffice]

Lyft

[@susanh5585]

Uber, Lyft and Taxi are not considered responsible adult.

[@Zoegottiy]

@@susanh5585 exactly people don’t know that

[@itubeyoublah]

as they say - wait for the twist at the end ;)

[@Lilstinker63]

Is there an alternative instead of Crystal light if you can't have it because of an allergy to something in it ie Aspartate​?

[@marymaher262]

Try Old Time Lemonade or even MIO which is a flavored liquid and you add drops until you get the best taste - strawberry watermelon is great.

[@debrac1688]

Any powder without red dye

[@gzhang207]

Just curious: is virtual colonoscopy (through CT data analysis) popular these days? I am scheduling one now.

[@sconchycanta4455]

Unfortunately, they are not as detailed or thorough. They can see a good deal but not enough for a proper screening.

[@maytrang671]

why can't Xray, ultra sound, MRI being use to find colon cancer like other cancers?

[@angryoldman9140]

Because scans like that cannot remove the Polyps (growths on the inside of your intestines that may or may not cancerous or turn cancerous). During the colonoscopy the surgeon will remove all the polyps they see, take biopsy to see if they are cancerous, and then prevent you from getting cancer!

[@angryoldman9140]

Also I think because of how much stool is inside the colon and how small the polyps can be, it would be impossible to diagnose from a scan. It would be impossible to see the polyps unless they were already massive and there just happened to be no stool covering it at that exact moment.

[@emmiecreates4756]

I have to get a colonoscopy each year my bro is getting his tommorow

[@emmiecreates4756]

I get colonoscopy becuase I have a cancer gene

[@river7863]

Only 150 mil two sachet uk colonoscopy

[@mariearthur9405]

Gatorade works for me.

[@catalinamaria1768]

5 hours before…???

[@armindaleguarda8385]

I am not scared of the procedure. I am a diabetic. I shake when I can’t eat solid food. OMG!

[@catzenhouse]

The prep with all that citrus flavoring is a migraine starter for me. I'm allergic to citrus. If a migraine comes on in that time span just before the test, can migraine medication be taken?

[@lindacarter9363]

You can be prescribed a colonoscopy just for general checkups